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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1903
Page
5
The readable fragments describe discussions of machinery tests, funding, and scientific figures. Mentions include Langley, the Allegheny Observatory, and a new airship concept with trials planned. Also touches political figures and proposed regulatory aims in a scattered historical context.
The commerce department reports sharp gains in imports and exports over the decade, with the year ending 1908 marking a banner year as imports rose about 184 percent and exports roughly 67.8 percent. Growth driven by materials for manufacturing, though many figures remain incomplete.
Readable passages show manufacturing figures, civic notices, and social anecdotes, including farm outputs, a county official, a meeting at McPherson, harvest remarks, and a distant vessel incident. The Clavering steamer struck a reef off Honolulu, with crew and passengers awaiting salvage while the Chinese company vessel, the Cheverim, carried Japanese migrants and others bound for the Americas.
A report on heavy gold exports from January through the period, noting declines in cotton shipments and the broader impact on trade. Mentions Germany and France as counterparty interests and the shift of gold to Paris for accounts, with implied tension in international finance and the risk of reduced export volumes.
Fragmentary ad copy asserts general debility and exhaustion may improve with Hood's Sarsaparilla. Claims the tonic stabilizes digestion and boosts organ function for those run down by chronic weakness.
Seattle reports from Nome describe a deadly blaze at the Golden Gate hotel on July 1. Wilionaire Hayes of Pittsburgh and his wife perished as guests slept. A cook poured coal oil on the kitchen fire and explosions followed. Fire destroyed a large three story hotel and nearby warehouses. Loss estimated near 100000. several suspects detained and an inquiry underway.
In Topeka services announced the death of the pope. A mass day will be set by the bishop in coming days with instructions for observance to be issued worldwide. No definite date given, expected to be announced after transmission from church authorities. Observances may be delayed two weeks or more.
An old fashioned horsethief was arrested at a Quincy street wagon yard at 2 o Elovie today by Policeman Frank Hendricks. The suspect Frank Hickey an Australian is charged with stealing a mare from J D Eliott at Moyt last night. He was traced southward with help from Sheri Ed Bateman and A J Fowler who located him and identified the horse at the Med yard. Hendricks arrived with the prisoner as Sheriff Fate man and his team captured them. Hickey says he served in the English army during the Boer War and worked as a farm hand near Hoyt.
The Pekai health board notes that disease variety has declined since last year. Two scarlet fever cases are reported while other minor diseases are absent. No malaria or typhoid reports appear from the health headquarters, though undercurrents of illness may still exist.
Colorado sheriff will take J Prisby to Lamar under Gert J H. Briaby of Lamar. Governor Nici issued a requisition for Seas Gorton arrested at Hyracus Kan just inside the Colorado line for forgery. Gorton is wanted at Lamar for forgery and the expense of a Gat sia refused.
The September term jury for the district court in Topeka was drawn from local residents. The panel includes RS Witsen RA Micharda and Joun among others. The term will hear notable cases including a law murder matter and the Nell and Peterden case.
European agencies flood London and Paris with word of the pope's death. Requiem plans emerge for Rome and London as churches consider mourning black drapes while officials await papal succession.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Pope Leo's wealth and private possessions. Mentions of church members and others hint at wealth transfer among church leaders and the potential continuation of patrimonial rules. The text is unclear and partially garbled.
The State Journal provided the earliest AP sourced death report to Kan Kan in its noon edition. It raced to publish details from Hook Island Union Pacific and Santa Fe items, and was first to file initial bulletin on the event dust before foe.
Mayor Berguminar said C. W. Snyder would take 6000 worth of recent Topeka paving bonds. An option was offered to Topeka State Savings Bank for 122000 bonds, but no progress reported. The bank would take 90000 if needed and try to dispose of the rest. City may repay paying contractors if needed. Also: District Attorney Gurley assassinated in his New Orleans office in the Mavheca building by Clarence B. Lyons, who then shot himself.
Dr fC Ni of Scranton and S S Smith of Bunker Hill visit the city on business. Harry Wagner and B C MacLennan plan a camping trip to Dragoon River in Game County. Miss Smith formerly a nurse at Stormant hospital attends a New York course. A Auerbach reports for Balti more. Dr A D Smith of Wamego en route to Wheeler. BS Ottte in California for works. FL B Hilton of Port Alleshany reports illness. Wyatt sang at St Bernard's church in Wamega Sunday. D Salmon, state representative in Topeka, visits Em achoel. Rasiey Jones of Lawrence attends council meeting in Topeka. Salina paper HCRL Peake ships to agents of the United States company. Mr Hiker to devote time to Rock Island duties.
Kansas National Guard leaders oppose sending a full regiment to the fall maneuvers at Fort Riley. A War Department order limits Kansas to a single regiment of 16 officers and men, but Kansas lacks a 1,200 man regiment and fears disruption of the guard. Officers have begun countermanding new uniforms as funding concerns and refunds from the government loom.
Mayor Bergundthal announced that Darby’s appointment to sergeant is permanent after two to three weeks as temporary. Darby has served over a year on the force with a solid record and enjoys the mayor’s special favor. The other sergeant is H. D. Smits, who took duties when Darby did, with prospects of further additions if suitable men are found.
The Worth Topeka Committee finishes intake of applications for relief from a $5,000 fund in North Topeka. Secretary P Bolmar of the committee will distribute the money and noted the number of applications is unknown. About 300 applications were filed, with ongoing efforts to secure further appropriations.
Jane Osker Hale Hamilton and Edward E. Rowe plan a stage dramatization of Thurber Potts Tooth Tarkington work The Gentleman from Indiana The Little Minister may be styled to feature the heroine Miss Ooker in a leading Topeka stock company will tour the Pacific coast and seek a New York debut next spring her father a St Louis financier may back her starring venture Miss Oaker trained at a New York dramatic school directed by William Winter who advised her to leave Hackett’s company for stock work
A list published by The State Journal names legislators who converted per diem and mileage into a relief fund. The roster includes many lawmakers from counties such as Shawnee, Crawford, Edwards, Jewell, and Sumner, citing public records of payments and cancellations.
Signor Eugenio Sorrentino, fresh shaved and composed, spoke at the Hotel Thorp about the Banda Koss program for tonight and tomorrow. He described arrangements including "Lucia" and a grand selection from R. Garmen, noting plans to perform works by Vincent Sorrentino and his brother.
Deaths and funerals notice states services for McLalla who died suddenly at Sunday night at 1108 Throop Street will be held at 10 30 p m Tuesday at the residence. Burial planned in Washington Court House Ohio. Family will accompany the remains. Also notes LW B Grant editor promoter died Friday night.
Professor D H Otis Mashallan resigns from his professorial role in animal husbandry at Kansas State Agricultural College and plans to become ranch manager at Deming Ranch Onwero Labette County Kansas with a salary of 40 dollars.
Bargain roundup shows Egg-O-See and Rumford Baking Powder offers among mixed pantry deals. Small line items hint at weekly sale page content with limited readable names and prices.
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